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I'M Only Punishing Myself

I stay in bed safe and warm But it's hiding that sets my mind running Imagining the things that will tear me down I'm better off up and just getting on with it There's no such thing as safe and warm when you live on the inside looking out

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Valsa George

Date: 5/5/2023 6:42:00 AM

When you stay in bed, you are punishing yourself. You have so much to do and you are a vast reservoir of talents. Don't allow them to rust. Come out into the open and engage yourself in pleasurable activities, dear DD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 5/5/2023 7:14:00 AM

Thank you Valsa! It was just a passing thought that I was staying all comfy but actually I'm best up and about as too much thinking time doesn't tend to stay upbeat. I don't lounge around too long as a rule but recognised I shouldn't fool myself into believing it was restorative :) I will indeed keep active (2 young children ensure of that)

Triny Xiang

Date: 5/4/2023 9:42:00 AM

Well said, DD. I can empathize since I hide from the world in sleep. Yes, safety is an illusion living on the inside looking out. At least when it's the reverse, it's real and mutable. Still, the bed is like a warm black hole welcoming me deviously. Nicely written.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 5/4/2023 10:08:00 AM

Thank you. I wish I used words like mutable... Actually, that's something I can start doing any time I want :) I might start making a list of these planned changes - just so I can track my transformation :)